Night Duty Engineer- Rail Division

Lanes Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Night Duty Engineer to provide technical leadership and support for night works on the Transport for London network. The role demands strong drainage and civil engineering experience, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions in real time. Join a dynamic team that emphasizes professional growth and operational excellence.

Benefits

21 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free car parking

Regular training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drainage civil engineering or utilities role.
• Competent in reviewing technical documentation.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Provide live technical support during night operations.
• Plan and monitor multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Liaise with clients and resolve queries.

Skills

Technical knowledge of drainage systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Understanding of safety requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office

CCTV surveying tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Night Duty Engineer to provide technical leadership and operational support for night works on the Transport for London (TfL) network.

You will work in close alignment with the late / night Service Coordinator to ensure that all site activities are planned supported and executed safely and efficiently. The Duty Engineer acts as the senior decision-maker during live works using technical expertise and sound judgment to resolve issues and maintain operational continuity throughout the night.

This role is suited to a confident hands‑on engineer with experience in drainage civil or utilities operations who is ready to take ownership of decision-making and technical assurance across multiple sites.

Hours : 4 on / 4 off shift pattern 18:00 - 06:00 (12‑hour shifts)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide live technical support and decision‑making during night operations.
• Work alongside the Service Coordinators to plan and monitor multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Act as the main point of contact for operational escalations from site teams.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely eƯiciently and in compliance with TfL and Lanes standards.
• Review work packs RAMS and permits prior to deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real time to prevent disruption to works.
• Liaise with clients control rooms and internal management to communicate progress and resolve queries.
• Verify quality of completed works and support the completion of documentation and handovers.
• Provide guidance mentoring and technical support to field teams and supervisors.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a drainage civil engineering or utilities field‑based role.
• Strong technical knowledge of drainage systems jetting CCTV surveying and associated rail infrastructure works.
• Understanding of rail‑specific safety requirements and possession working practices.
• Excellent communication problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Competent in reviewing and interpreting technical documentation (RAMSdrawings specifications).
• Proficient in Microsoft OƯice and general IT systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 penalty points).

Benefits

• 21 days holiday
• Pension scheme and death‑in‑service benefit
• Free car parking
• Regular training opportunities including our in‑house City & Guilds qualifications

About the Lanes Group

Lanes Group plc is a leading nationwide utility services provider with over 3500 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors contributing to a remarkable turnover of over 500 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under‑represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please

Employment Type : Full‑Time